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I used to test for DHT but it always came back extremely high (no numbers handy) in fact once it was at/above the upper limit of the test. In discussions with my doctor, the fact that I am bald already and have no prostate concerns, led us to decide to stop testing it. The methods of controlling...

Personally, I don't know the answer to that, and I kinda doubt there is a definitive answer (hopefully Madman or another knowledgeable member can provide you some direction). I had heard there may be a minimum threshold with numbers like 100iu - 150iu being the minimum effective amount per...

Salmon, I am 3 months into an experiment with daily low dose HCG that seems to be going well so far. I became sensitive to HCG, after using it for years without noticeable issues (very similar to what you describe). I decided to try one more time at a low daily dose of 50iu/day. My expectation...

I have had the same experience as Cataceous... only having pain during adaptation to a new level of HCG (both adding more and when reducing/stopping). To the OP's question... For the last 3 months, I have added HCG back in at 50 iu/day along with 20mg of Test E. It has SLOWLY increased testicle...

Great thanks Nelson! Is it not possible for US citizens to order through Canadian Pharmacies? I used to hear about that a lot.

So far it seems readily available in Canada... does anyone know if Canada is going in the same direction? I'm sure the increased cost will find its way here!

Since I assume this is a whole blood donation, you just have less of exactly what you had before donating. Therefore the same concentrations of everything. Once your body replenishes the blood volume (plasma) you will then have the new values. This takes about 48 hrs.

Agreed! Mine tends to rise and I donate blood to keep it at around 50 or lower. I always assumed that an increase in viscosity = an increase in BP and that if your blood pressure didn't rise than it wasn't a concern for you, however the articles you posted indicates there are compensatory...

HCG would increase the chances that you would need an AI assuming you keep your T dose the same but each person is unique. Some say HCG disproportionately increases estrodiol.

Thanks for the good info Readalot. Considering it shows a non-linear relationship between hematocrit rise and viscosity rise in your posted info, doesn't that make this study at 85% HCT rather meaningless for those living at right around +/-50% HCT? I feel sometimes like these studies are saying...

Thanks for posting this. I'm surprised they can live with a Hematocrit of 85%?? Not sure how this would relate (if at all) to someone who's Hematocrit is 55% or lower which is usually about the max value discussed here. Although these extreme types of studies (unrealistically high Hematocrit)...

BACKGROUND: I had been taking HCG at 350iu, 3x week for years without issue and experienced all the typical benefits but somehow became very sensitive to it. Several months ago i started to feel terrible and i wasn't sure why, but after stopping and restarting HCG a couple times I am now...

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Leesto, you may already be aware (since you do this regularly) but just a heads up that supposedly extended fasting can take a toll on our immune system (temporarily) which is obviously not good under current circumstances. I'm no expert but I'm aware of this because I do 2 - 3 days fasts...

i am also interested in the answer.... i pay $150 for actual Cialis @ 5mg

That could be an indication of it having banned ingredients? Test boosters are typically not well reviewed and are seen by most as useless or minimally effective. The reports of some companies including banned ingredients is not uncommon. The fact that it had this degree of effect on you would...

Just a quick note, you have mentioned a couple times that you are/have been taking "test boosters". Those are somewhat infamous for illegally containing various active ingredients (hormonal or PDE5?). I definitely would stop those, if you are still taking them, as there is a POSSIBILITY they...

To be honest I can’t remember as I was doing well on TRT. It was quite a while ago that I read it. I just thought if you tried it and were successful it may help to take one variable out of the equation. Very interesting read either way.

FWIW, there is a doctor in Toronto named Jason Fung who reports many cases of "curing" type 2 diabetes through Intermittent Fasting, Extended Fasting and Low Carb diet. Don't key on the word cure too heavily (as there doesn't appear to be an actual cure) but he says that he gets their BG and A1C...

The range you showed 250 - 950 ng/dl indicates the total Testosterone range. Free T should be approximately 2% of the TT number, give or take, depending partially on SHBG level

I got 518.7. For reference you have to select which hormone from the drop down list as they are not all the same conversion factor (pmol and nmol take into account the molecular weight while ng/dl does not - I believe that is the correct to way to word this) Then select starting units and...

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It may actually have been real......Testosterone boosters are frequently recalled/banned because of the inclusion of unlisted ingredients or drugs. Often it is a real PDE5i like Viagra or Cialis and sometimes it's a related but unapproved compound. This is often highlighted on Consumer Labs.

Thanks Gman, I appreciate the info!

Great thanks! I will get the sensitive Estradiol test to check. The one thing that stands out the most is that my regularity/motility was the best its ever been, in my life (I've always had inconsistency in this area), for the first couple months i started the the low-dose T3 to try and reduce...

Thanks Nelson! I hope you are right. I assume then that unlike assessing the need for TRT based on symptoms over numbers that Thyroid is more discernible by the numbers alone? I don't really have fatigue (any more than most busy people). My concerns are; - High rT3 - short-term memory issues -...

Thanks GMan! So i assume you started on Thyroid meds due to symptoms? I say that because your numbers (much like mine) were all in range and as such would be deemed "normal" by most physicians. Your pre-treament FT3 was above 50% too! Can i ask what the main factor was in you seeking treatment?

That sounds like a good plan! Good luck with that protocol. I will chime back in with what I end up doing and eventually how it is working. Gman are you ok with sharing your pre-treatment thyroid numbers?

Thanks Vtail. I do believe there's a good chance it was coincidental but I had been taking the T3 for almost a year and my rT3 was still above 15, so I decided to stop for the moment and start planning a full "Therapeutic Trial".... now what does that look like?? I appreciate your feedback on...

Also I have a general question... does anyone feel well (or know anyone who feels well) with their FT3 at the bottom of range as mine is? If not i may have my answer...

Sean, I agree about the trial but wasn't sure T3 only was the way to go long term? Its nice to know you are doing well with the combo! I wanted to start from a blank slate and see if i could start Thyroid replacement in a more optimum way than I started TRT which really just means I know a lot...